The 20th Annual ASES Summit

We're looking for 35 of the world'scraziest collegiate entrepreneurs.

We don't mess around.

This isn’t another one of those expensive, snazzy conferences people pay thousands of dollars to attend and be put in nice hotels with classy food and way too much “networking.”

No, this is ASES Summit. We’re here to solve the world’s toughest problems. We promise to push you to work harder than you ever have before, teach you things you never would have encountered, and to break you out of your comfort zone and your current way of thinking. On day one, be prepared to hit the ground running. You’ll form teams and in just seven days, you’ll be expected to solve a wicked problem and pitch your solution to a panel of seasoned Silicon Valley experts. Every day, we’ll have Stanford-led workshops and incredible speakers, designed to create the perfect blend of practical, actionable skills, and advice with mind-blowing, perspective-changing inspiration. By the end of Summit, you’ll be comfortable being uncomfortable, you’ll see the world in a completely different light, and you’ll have formed deep bonds with 34 other of the world’s brightest entrepreneurs.

Get ready for Summit.

Design Thinking.

D.thinking is an actionable and effective way of creatively solving problems. It’s taught at Stanford and embraced by the Valley’s best startups. In one week, you will learn it from the best, use it to solve a problem, and then master it for your next startup.

Global Network.

You’ll work closely with 35 of the best entrepreneurs from around the world. We say work, but it’s so much more than that. You’ll spend the week learning, laughing, and bonding with the other delegates as you soak up everything that is Silicon Valley.

Wicked Problems.

Maybe its the fresh Californian air. Maybe its the incredible delegates you’ll meet. Maybe its the amazing speakers and workshops. In any case, we see it every year: after Summit, delegates always go on to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Let's get the details out of the way.

Earlybird Deadline

November 21, 2017

Regular Deadline

January 7, 2018

Summit Week

April 8 – April 13, 2018

Number of Spots

35

Location

Stanford University

Some of our previous speakers.

We don’t just go for big names; we go for speakers who can truly push the audience to think differently.

Brilliant thinking is rare, but courage is in even shorter supply than genius.

Peter Thiel

Founder, Paypal

I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.

Elon Musk

Founder, Tesla & SpaceX

When everyone in the world has access to great education, it really means we can move forward to a world where there is an equality of opportunity.

Andrew Ng

Founder, Coursera

Workshops, Networking, and ...stuff.

Jokes aside, get ready for an action packed week of design thinking workshops, speakers and bonding.

Learn Stuff.

(storytelling workshop)

Make Stuff.

(design thinking workshop)

Hear Stuff.

(once in a lifetime speakers)

Eat Stuff.

(formal banquet)

Pitch Stuff.

(pitch competition)

And Much More.

(selfie sticks?)

Don't just take our word for it.

Here's what past delegates have to say.

“ASES Summit provided an incredible opportunity for me to learn, develop and meet entrepreneurs from all over the world. Throughout the program, I constantly felt that my way of thinking was being challenged from both the workshops offered and ideas of those around me. I would encourage anyone who is looking to refresh their perspective on their way of thinking and entrepreneurship to apply.”

David Lu University of New South Wales

“ASES Summit is a must do for any entrepreneur. You will meet extraordinary talent, make great friends, and learn an awful lot."

Nelson Boyd University of New South Wales

“I met many inspiring people during Summit and built an invaluable network of friends! I took the lessons and experiences very personally and felt so happy to gain new perspectives for my startup. It’s indeed a life-changing experience!"

Rangga Husnaprawira University of Indonesia

“ASES Summit provided me with a fantastic opportunity to step outside my comfort zone, meet a group of incredible people, and to gain insight and advice from the best in the business. I came home inspired and ready to take on the world. I wish I could go back and do it all again!”